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title: "DCLG User Research Services"
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published: "2017-08-21"
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# DCLG User Research Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-177cc897-bc4e-46fa-b8f2-00a0a0638978

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DCLG User Research Services" contract, classified under IT services, was facilitated by the Crown Commercial Service, based in England. This tender, which is now complete, had an award date of 4th July 2017 and was published for transparency purposes on 21st August 2017. The contract period commenced on 17th July 2017 and concluded on 16th July 2018. The total contract value was £116,675, and the delivery addresses included various locations, such as the United Kingdom, European territories, and other global regions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT consulting and software development sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer similar services. Companies with expertise in user research and a capability to support government departments may find these types of contracts beneficial for growth. Those familiar with public sector requirements and with the ability to navigate extensive procurement procedures would be particularly well-placed to compete in future opportunities stemming from such projects.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes only. DCLG User Research Services. CPD04/118/015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8277f2da-d334-4922-a15b-f4421f1044cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,675 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,675 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Ashdown |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINMAKER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8277f2da-d334-4922-a15b-f4421f1044cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8277f2da-d334-4922-a15b-f4421f1044cd
  21st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45e7ffde-d980-4254-bb8b-a7e6f0ebf2c1
  CPD04/118/015 Award

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